- Distance: 1.8 mi
- Duration: 15 min
The ferry between Fishermans Wharf and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary takes 15 min. There is a ferry service every few hours from Fishermans Wharf to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run hourly between Fishermans Wharf and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fishermans Wharf is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary at 7:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Fishermans Wharf station and arriving at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Fishermans Wharf and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary is 2.2 km.
National Park Service operates a ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island hourly. Tickets cost $48 and the journey takes 15 min. Alcatraz Cruises also services this route hourly.